Duane Damon

Duane "Dewey" Damon, 63 of Marshall, MI passed away on October 18, 2015 at home with his family and close friends.He was born on February 20, 1952 at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, MI. He attended Bellevue Community Schools graduating in 1970. In 1968 he went to work for Spartan Stores in Bellevue, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Homer , and Marshall for 15 years. In 1984, along with his wife LuAnn they opened Marshall Gardens in Marshall, MI. In 1994, he joined the Calhoun County Sheriff Department retiring in 2006.He is survived by his wife of 40 years LuAnn (DeGroot) Damon, son Dustin Damon, his wife Jessica and their children Lauren and Carter Damon. Mother-in-law Dessie DeGroot, sister Debra Gardner, nieces Lindsay Butters and Kilee Gardner of Bellevue, and long time family friends John, Ben and Katrina Jacobs of Hastings. He also leaves behind his beloved Doberman Doc. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Damon, sister Vickie Pennington, Father-in-law Nelson DeGroot and a special friend Norine JacobsVisitation will take place at the Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Marshall Chapel 723 US 27 North on Sunday October 25, 2015 from 1-7pm with family present to greet friends at that time. A memorial service will take place at 11am on Monday October 26, 2015 at the Kempf Family Funeral Homes Marshall Chapel with Mr. Lyn Turner officiating. Family will gather with friends following the service in the Kempf Funeral Home Reception. Memorial contributions are requested to the Calhoun County Sheriff Department or to the Doberman Recovery Fund. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home.